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We bring exceptional brands and products to consumers that help them protect the health and wellness of their families and the cleanliness of their homes and pools. We are committed to building a culture of performance driven by accountability, collaboration, and agility that enables timely fact-based decision-making and exceptional execution with unwavering ethics. As one of North America’s largest independent manufacturers of consumer products, KIK helps a large portfolio of brands and retailers bring their products to life.\nYour Role at KIK\nThe Quality Assurance Technician plays a key role in ensuring products meet established quality and safety standards by supporting production through routine testing, inspections, and documentation. This hands-on position works closely with the QA and Operations teams to monitor processes, maintain laboratory programs, and help identify and resolve quality issues in a manufacturing environment. Responsibilities include inspecting, testing and monitoring equipment, conducting repairs and replacements\nThe schedule for this role is Monday through Friday, 1:00 PM to 9:30 PM (EST), with overtime on Saturdays as needed. The pay range for this role is $24.00-$26.00 per hour plus $1.00 shift differential for working 2nd shift. The compensation is negotiable based upon a candidate’s experience and skill set.\nTraining will take place on 1st shift, Monday-Friday, 5:00 AM-1:30 PM, for the first 30 days. After completing training, you will transition to 2nd shift.\nWhat You’ll Do\nPerform and complete analytical methods (including titrations and other wet chemistry) in accordance with company procedures and project guidelines, ensuring timely and accurate results.\nTest raw materials and finished products for physical and chemical properties to verify adherence to quality specifications and drawings/specs.\nDocument findings, conclusions, and recommendations clearly in lab notebooks, spreadsheets, and quality systems; communicate out of spec conditions to production and quality leadership.\nMaintain the Quality Retain / First Sample Retention Program, ensuring correct labeling, storage, and disposition of retains and test samples.\nMaintain laboratory cleanliness and organization; order and track lab supplies and reagents as directed.\nPerform routine instrument checks and basic calibrations (balances, pH meters, titration equipment, etc.) and document calibration activities.\nParticipate in internal investigations and basic root cause analysis for non conforming product, documenting test data and supporting corrective actions.\nSupport safety and housekeeping initiatives, following all lab and plant safety programs.\nWhat You’ll Bring\nHigh school diploma or GED required; Associate degree or college chemistry coursework strongly preferred.\n2 or more years of quality, lab, or QA experience in a manufacturing or chemical environment, including hands on wet chemistry or analytical testing.\nAbility to read and interpret technical documents, product specifications, drawings, and SOPs.\nProficiency with Microsoft Excel and Word for data entry, trending, and basic reporting\nStrong documentation skills, attention to detail, and ability to manage multiple tests and priorities in a fast paced environment.\nAbility to work in an industrial environment with fumes/chemicals while wearing required PPE; able to stand for extended periods and lift up to 50 lbs with assistance.\nWhat You Will Get\nKIK offers a competitive salary and comprehensive benefits including health, wellness, dental, vision, life, and disability insurance. You can plan for your future with KIK's retirement savings options including employer match. KIK also recognizes the importance of continuing education and offers Education Assistance to our employees to encourage continued personal development and growth.\nAbout KIK\nWe create the products and brands that people trust to clean, sanitize, and protect their homes, pools, and cars. We are one of North America’s largest independent consumer product manufacturers with 16 North American manufacturing facilities. We also operate globally in Canada, Europe, South Africa, and Australia. We are known for our portfolio of notable brands including Spic and Span® and Comet® cleaning products, Clorox® Pool&Spa™ (under license), BioGuard®, and Natural Chemistry® pool chemicals. 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